jus·tice
[juhs-tis]
noun
1.the quality of being just; righteousness, equitableness, or moral rightness: to uphold the justice of a cause.
2.rightfulness or lawfulness, as of a claim or title; justness of ground or reason: to complain with justice.
3.the moral principle determining just conduct.
4.conformity to this principle, as manifested in conduct; just conduct, dealing, or treatment.
5.the administering of deserved punishment or reward.
6.the maintenance or administration of what is just by law, as by judicial or other proceedings: a court of justice.
8.a judicial officer; a judge or magistrate.
9.( initial capital letter ) Also called Justice Department. the Department of Justice.
Idioms
Idioms
10.bring to justice, to cause to come before a court for trial or to receive punishment for one’s misdeeds: The murderer was brought to justice.
11. do justice,
a.to act or treat justly or fairly.
a.to act or treat justly or fairly.
b.to appreciate properly: We must see this play again to do it justice.
c.to acquit in accordance with one’s abilities or potentialities: He finally got a role in which he could do himself justice as an actor.